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BEL pays Rs. 49.21 cr Interim Dividend to GovtNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has paid an Interim Dividend of Rs.49,21,87,221/- to the Government of India for the year 2016-17.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:38:47 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/59878.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67712.html
AgustaWestland: Saxena gets interim bail till Feb 22A Delhi court on Thursday granted interim bail to Dubai-based businessman Rajiv Saxena till February 22 in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case.Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:04:52 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67712.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67709.html
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO ANCHOR BAE SYSTEMS’ PRESENCE AT AERO INDIA 2019Signalling its continued intent to collaborate with Indian industry in the country’s requirements for futuristic defence systems and develop technology and platforms for India, BAE Systems’ participation at the 12th edition of the biennial Aero India will be anchored in its nextgeneration advanced technology, products and services.Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:42:24 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67709.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67706.html
CAG finds flaws in Defence Ministry's benchmark price estimatesThe Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found flaws in Defence Ministry's benchmark price estimates for the equipment it proposes to buy as in four deals, including the contract for 36 Rafale jets, the estimated cost turned out to unrealistically lower than the actual bid.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:41:32 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67706.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67700.html
CAG: NDA's Rafale deal 2.86 per cent cheaper than UPA'sThe much-awaited Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the controversial Rs 59,000 crore Rafale deal has found that the agreement signed by the NDA government in 2016 for 36 jets was 2.86 per cent lower than the price negotiated by the UPA government for 126 aircraft.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:12:17 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67700.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67699.html
No sovereign guarantee in S-400 deal with Russia: Top IAF officialAmid raging controversy over India waiving off clauses pertaining to anti-corruption penalties and sovereign guarantee in the Rafale deal, a top Indian Air Force official on Tuesday said that no integrity pact or sovereign guarantee was given by Russia in the Rs 40,000-crore S-400 missile system deal.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:01:37 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67699.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67698.html
India to purchase 72,400 assault rifles from US firmIndia on Tuesday signed an agreement with US-based defence firm Sig Sauer for procuring 72,400 assault rifles, at a total cost of Rs 647 crore, through the fast track mode.Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:58:29 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67698.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67692.html
BEL to showcase wide-ranging capabilities at Aero India 2019Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is participating in Asia’s premier, biennial air show and aviation exhibition, Aero India 2019, to be held from February 20 to 24, 2019, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru. BEL will be showcasing its wide range of capabilities at its indoor stall at Hall E.Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:35:12 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67692.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67607.html
Defence budget crosses Rs 3 lakh crore: GoyalThe defence budget for 2019-20 has crossed Rs 3 lakh crore, the highest in any year so far, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said in the Lok Sabha on Friday.Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:23:03 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67607.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67604.html
Defence acquisition body nods construction of 6 submarinesThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday approved indigenous construction of six Project 75(I) submarines for the Indian Navy at a cost of Rs 40,000 crore under the Strategic Partnership (SP) model.Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:22:06 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67604.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67603.html
DAC clears changes in defence procurement procedure to make it simplerThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday approved significant changes in the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2016 to make it "industry friendly and simpler".Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:19:45 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67603.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67595.html
ED questions extradited Agusta co-accused Saxena, lobbyist TalwarHours after the extradition of Rajiv Saxena the co-accused in Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland case, and corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar to India from UAE, an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team started their questioning.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:28:18 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67595.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67591.html
BSF may involve private airlines to ferry CAPF personnel on leaveThe BSF is looking for participation of private airlines in the "air courier" service being facilitated to the troopers of all paramilitary forces since 2018 to save their travel time when they go on leave.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:07:23 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67591.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67563.html
INDIA AND MALDIVES TO CONTINUE CLOSE COOPERATION ON MARITIME SECURITY AND COUNTER-TERRORISMIndia and Maldives held substantive discussions on further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation here today. Both side agreed that the two countries would continue their traditionally close cooperation on issues of maritime security, counter-terrorism and medical cooperation.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:37:14 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67563.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67517.html
Sitharaman decides to induct women in military policeEnhancing representation of women in armed forces, Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said the government has taken a "historic" decision to induct women in the military police.Sat, 19 Jan 2019 10:58:29 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67517.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67516.html
Russian fighter jets collide over Sea of Japan, pilots rescuedTwo Russian Sukhoi Su-34 bombers accidentally collided over the Sea of Japan during a training exercise on Friday, with two pilots from the downed aircraft rescued from the sea in a "satisfactory" condition, the country's Defence Ministry said.Sat, 19 Jan 2019 10:56:32 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67516.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67515.html
NDA Rafale deal achieved better price than earlier proposal: Defence MinistryThe Defence Ministry on Friday dismissed as "factually inaccurate" a media report that talked of a 41 per cent increase in the price per aircraft of the 36 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault saying it had got "better price, delivery period and terms" compared to the of the UPA era proposal for purchase of 126 bare-bones aircraft.Sat, 19 Jan 2019 10:53:43 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67515.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67514.html
Sitharaman visits forward base at Indo-China borderDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday visited the forward areas along India-China Border in Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh located at a height of 5,300 feet.Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:58:35 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67514.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67501.html
Light Combat Helicopter Demonstrates Unique Capability; Completes Weapon TrialsThe Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) indigenously designed and developed by HAL achieved a unique milestone by successfully carrying out air to air missile firing on a moving aerial target.Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:06:29 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67501.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67497.html
Sitharaman approves proposal to provide legal support to war widowsDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday approved the proposal to provide legal advice and support to veterans and war widows in a meeting attended by the top hierarchy of Defence Ministry and the Chairman Armed Forces Tribunal.Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:58:30 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67497.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67435.html
Boeing Sets New Airplane Delivery Records, Expands Order BacklogBoeing delivered 69 737 airplanes in December and set a new annual record of 806 deliveries in 2018, surpassing its previous record of 763 deliveries in 2017. Even as Boeing delivered more jetliners, the company again grew its significant order book with 893 net orders, including 203 airplane sales in December.Wed, 09 Jan 2019 15:29:43 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67435.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67415.html
Doubts raised on my statement misleading, incorrect: SitharamanDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday attacked Congress President Rahul Gandhi for raising "incorrect and misleading" doubts regarding her statement in Parliament after the latter challenged her to prove her claim that the Centre gave Rs 1 lakh crore worth of orders to defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) or resign.Mon, 07 Jan 2019 14:56:14 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67415.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67396.html
Rafale will bring Modi back to power: NirmalaDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday dismissed all allegations of corruption in the Rafale fighter jet deal and said it was "far better on every count" on pricing, processes and other factors and hit back at the Congress saying while the Bofors deal was a scam, the Rafale deal would bring Narendra Modi back to power in the coming elections.Fri, 04 Jan 2019 17:08:29 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67396.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67372.html
No conversation on Rafale at Cabinet meet, Congress desperate: ParrikarThe audio clip featuring a purported conversation between a Goa Minister and an unidentified person about the Rafale deal is a "desperate attempt" by the Congress to fabricate facts and no such discussion had happened, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Wednesday.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:27:58 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67372.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67357.html
LCA Tejas set for final induction after tests: DRDOThe indigenously developed and built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is on final induction after going all the tests, said a top official on Monday.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 10:19:42 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67357.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67255.html
Jaitley demands discussion on Rafale, RS adjourned for dayFinance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday demanded a discussion on the Rafale deal in the Rajya Sabha as the upper House was adjourned for the day amidst sloganeering and noise.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:07:27 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67255.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67254.html
Rahul Gandhi tarnished India's image, must apologise: RajnathThe government on Friday accused the Congress of misleading the nation on the Rafale jet deal and tarnishing the country's image internationally, and demanded an apology from its President Rahul Gandhi.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:05:29 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67254.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67253.html
Anil Ambani hails Rafale verdict, says establishes falsity of allegationsReliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court judgment in the Rafale deal, saying it has conclusively established "complete falsity of the wild, baseless and politically motivated" allegations levelled against Reliance Group and him personally.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:04:24 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67253.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67251.html
SC junks pleas seeking court-monitored probe into Rafale dealThe Supreme Court on Friday dismissed four petitions seeking court-monitored probe into the purchase of 36 Rafale jet fighters in ready to fly conditions holding that the decision making process was not in doubt and it cannot go into the question of pricing and choice of offset Indian partner by the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:18:30 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67251.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67169.html
Agusta middleman extradited to India, CBI takes custodyBritish national Christian Michel James, the middleman wanted in Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, was extrdited to India on Tuesday night from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He was taken straight to the CBI headquarters from the airport here.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:58:08 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67169.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67147.html
DAC approves purchase of BrahMos, armoured vehiclesThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Saturday approved the procurement of equipment worth Rs 3,000 crore which included the BrahMos missile for Navy ships and Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) for the Army's main battle tank Arjun.Sat, 01 Dec 2018 19:58:55 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67147.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67102.html
RAKSHA MANTRI LAUNCHES ‘MISSION RAKSHA GYAN SHAKTI’Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to "introspect" and energise its research and development initiatives.Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:26:28 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67102.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67049.html
DGBR REVIEWS PROGRESS OF CRITICAL ROADS IN BORDER AREASDirector General Border Roads (DGBR) Lt Gen Harpal Singh, reviewed the progress of works of operationally critical roads in the Area of Responsibility of Project Arunank from November 20 to 21, 2018.Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:58:04 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67049.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67047.html
Russia signs contracts to build 4 frigates for IndiaRussia and India have signed contracts to build four frigates for the Indian Navy, Russian media quoted the country's Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation as saying Tuesday.Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:26:41 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67047.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67026.html
Indian, US special forces start joint exerciseThe Indian and US special forces on Monday started a 12-day joint military drill at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges here.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:24:29 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/67026.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66964.html
Indo-Russian military exercises from November 18India and Russia will hold joint military exercises in Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh from November 18, it was announced on Tuesday.Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:05:26 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66964.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66962.html
Congress rejects Dassault's defence, says Rafale corruption can't be hiddenAlleging a "fixed match" between the Modi government and Rafale maker Dassault Aviation, the Congress on Tuesday said the "blatant corruption" in the fighter jet deal cannot be hidden and demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into it.Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:00:07 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66962.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66940.html
India, China key players globally: SitharamanDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that India and China were the key players in all global developments and issues.Sun, 11 Nov 2018 20:42:49 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66940.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66920.html
Sitharaman to celebrate Diwali with troops in ArunachalDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will arrive here on Tuesday to celebrate Diwali with troops in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Dibang Valley district, a defence official said here.Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:21:25 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66920.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66897.html
Lt General Rajeshwar takes over as Chief of Integrated Defence StaffLieutenant General P.S. Rajeshwar on Thursday took over as the 12th Chief of Integrated Defence Staff.Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:02:22 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66897.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66885.html
SSB chief Deswal named ITBP DG, to continue in previous chargeSashastra Seema Bal (SSB) chief S.S. Deswal was on Wednesday appointed the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), a paramilitary force mandated to guard the 3,488-km Sino-Indian border.Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:13:53 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66885.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66789.html
Installation of Russian S-400 systems to begin October 2019: TurkeyThe installation of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in Turkey will begin in October 2019, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar has said.Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:47:48 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66789.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66777.html
RNEL-built Coast Guard training ship launchedICGS Varuna, an indigenously-designed training vessel built by Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited for the Indian Coast Guard, was launched here on Wednesday.Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:14:09 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66777.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66686.html
Offset venture with Reliance will deliver 10% of obligations: Dassault Aviation CEO"In full compliance with this regulation, Dassault Aviation decided to set up the DRAL joint venture with Reliance and build a plant in Nagpur, which should enable us to meet about 10 per cent of these offset obligationsFri, 12 Oct 2018 15:24:30 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66686.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66641.html
Boeing appoints India head Pratyush Kumar to lead F-15 programme in USThe Boeing Company on Monday appointed the head of its India operations, Pratyush Kumar, to lead the defence major's F-15 fighter aircraft programme in the United States.Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66641.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66609.html
Modi attends Combined Commanders' conference in JodhpurPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended a Combined Commanders' conference here to commemorate the second anniversary of the cross-Line of Control (LoC) "surgical strikes" carried out against militant launch pads in Pakistan.Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:02:49 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66609.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66589.html
DAC nod for procurement of 1,000 engines of for T-72 tanksThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday accorded approval for procurement of 1,000 engines for T-72 tanks that would improve the tanks agility and acceleration.Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:46:59 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66589.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66572.html
Indian government had no say in choice of private partner in Rafale deal: Defence MinistryThe Defence Ministry on Saturday said the Indian government had no role in the selection of an Indian private firm as the offset partner of the French firm Dassault Aviation as it was a commercial decision of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) which was taken as early as 2012 when the UPA was in power.Sat, 22 Sep 2018 18:47:37 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66572.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66555.html
Rafale controversy: France, Dassault Aviation denies involvement in choosing Indian partnersThe French government and Dassault Aviation have denied their involvement in the choice of Indian industrial partners in the multi-million dollar Rafale jet deal.Sat, 22 Sep 2018 09:53:51 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66555.htmlDefence Affairshttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66540.html
Saab is interested in Indian fighter jet deal: Swedish officialAmid the raging controversy over the Defence Ministry's procurement of the Rafale fighter aircraft from French firm Dassault Aviation, a senior Swedish official has said that his country's firm Saab, in its Gripen aircraft, has the requisite experience to contest for the upcoming Indian deal for manufacturing 110 new fighter jets under the Make in India programme.Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:58:04 GMThttp://www.bharatdefencekavach.com/news/defence-affairs/story/66540.html